Two Bobbies: A True Story of Hurricane Katrina, Friendship, and Survival

from Newbery award winning author Kirby Larson comes a remarkable true story of the devotion, friendship, and survival of two pets left behind in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. In the tradition of Owen and Mzee, this beautiful picture book is a testament to the spirit that defined post-Katrina rescue missions.

During Hurricane Katrina, evacuating New Orleans residents were forced to leave their pets behind. Bobbi the dog was initially chained to keep her safe, but after her owners failed to return, she had to break free. For months, Bobbi wandered the city's ravaged streets-dragging her chain behind her-followed by her feline companion, Bob Cat. After months of hunger and struggle, the Two Bobbies were finally rescued by a construction worker helping to rebuild the city. When he brought them to a shelter, volunteers made an amazing discovery about the devoted friends-Bob Cat was actually blind He had survived the aftermath of the storm by following the sound Bobbi's chain made as she dragged it along the ground.

At the shelter, the two bob-tailed friends refused to be parted, even for a moment. Could rescue workers find the Bobbies' owners? Or could they find a new home that would take them together?

Author: Kirby Larson, Mary Nethery
Publisher: Bloomsbury U.S.A. Children's Books
Published: 09/01/2008
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 10.10h x 8.80w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9780802797544
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.2
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 124053 / Two Bobbies: A True Story of Hurricane Katrina, Friendship, and Survival


Award: Arkansas Diamond Primary Book Award - Winner
Award: Keystone to Reading Book Award - Winner
Award: Colorado Children's Book Award - Runner-Up
Award: Pat Conroy Southern Book Prize - Winner
Award: Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award - Winner


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Review - Children 08/15/2008 pg. 887
School Library Journal 09/01/2008 pg. 166
Booklist 09/01/2008 pg. 102
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2009 pg. 153 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw

About the Author

KIRBY LARSON is the acclaimed author of many books for children, including the 2007 Newbery Honor Book, Hattie Big Sky, The Magic Kerchief and other picture books. She lives in Kenmore, Washington. www.kirbylarson.com

MARY NETHERY is the author of many picture books, including Mary Veronica's Egg, and Hannah and Jack. She lives in Eureka, California. www.marynethery.com The authors will be donating a portion of their proceeds to Best Friends Animal Society.
JEAN CASSELS has illustrated more than 50 nonfiction nature titles. Her other titles include Groundhog Stays Up Late and Br'er Rabbit Captured!. She lives with her husband in New Orleans, where her home survived intact with just some water marks as a reminder of Katrina.